DOS 101: Introduction to the Dean of Students Office and Student

Success

The Dean of Students Office Student Conduct Community of

Concern Disability Resource

Center Fraternity & Sorority

Affairs New Student & Parent

Programs Off-Campus Student

Services Student Involvement Substance Education

& Responsibility

Pop Quiz: Employer SurveyAbility to:

• Work in a team• Make decisions and solve problems• Plan, organize, and prioritize work• Communicate verbally with people

inside and outside the organization

• Obtain and process data• Influence others

www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/04/16/the-college-degrees-and-skills-

employers-most-want/

June and July

June and July

• Getting ready

• Setting up a new living space

• Some fear and anxiety

• Time for goal-setting conversations

• What resources does your student anticipate needing?

Disability Resource Center• Provides reasonable

classroom modifications and testing accommodations

• Physical disabilities, learning and psychological disorders, ADHD, chronic health conditions

• Temporary disabilities or illnesses

• Jake Karnes, Director

• Room 2 Alumni Gym (next to Student Center, across the street from Kennedy’s Wildcat Den)

• (859) 257-2754• www.uky.edu/DRC

Why take UK 101?

• Learn how to succeed in college

• Small class setting• 1 credit hour• Students who take

UK 101 are more likely to become sophomores.

Topics include:• Study strategies• Time management• Library skills• Campus resources• Wellness• Academic

expectations

UK Parent Association • Open to all parents,

guardians, grandparents, and family members

• Annual membership: $35 (less than $3 a month!)

• Career membership: $125

• Join today!

Membership Benefits

• Insider’s Guide handbook

• Cat Chat e-mails

• Family Weekend perks

• Member Discount Program

• Parent Advisory Council

• Tote bag of goodies

– Special offer only good while you are on campus today!

Support for All Families• Family Weekend: October 10 – 12

• Website: www.uky.edu/parents

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/UKparents

• Twitter: twitter.com/UKparents

• Support from Parent Association staff• Email• Phone• Facebook

Contact the Parent AssociationNancy StephensParent & Family

Ambassadors567 Patterson Office

Tower859-257-6597

parents@lsv.uky.eduwww.uky.edu/parents

AlcoholEdu and Haven• Important dates

• Monday, July 14 – Site goes active• Monday, August 18 – Deadline for Part

One• Monday, October 20 – Deadline for Part

Two• Students who do not complete these

programs by the designated deadlines will have an academic hold placed on their accounts.

• Students will receive an email with more information – they need to regularly check their UK email!

August

August

• Homesickness

• New living situation

• Responsibility

• Forming new relationships

• Maintaining old relationships

• New academic environment

Counseling Center201 Frazee Hall859-257-8701Monday – Friday8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Phone consultationsWalk-in assessments 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Counseling

Nearly 250 events designed to help students successfully transition to UK: August 22 – 30, 2014 Second step in orientation

process Activities for parents and

families on August 22 and 23

K Teams More information coming in

early August KWeek@lsv.uky.edu

www.uky.edu/KWeek

K Book New Student Handbook

• Written by students for students

• Received a copy at check-in

• Addresses student experience both in and out of the classroom

• Used in many sections of UK 101 as a textbook

www.uky.edu/KBook

Getting Involved

September

September

• Time management

• Balancing academic and social

• Encourage use of campus resources

• Encourage staying on campus

• Make plans to attend Family Weekend in October

Substance Education and Responsibility

Annual averages for college students between 18 and 24 in the U.S.:

• 2.8 million report driving while intoxicated (DWI)• 1,825 unintentional alcohol-related deaths• 690,000 students are assaulted by another

student who has been drinking• 97,000 reported victims of sexual assault and

rape• 599,000 unintentional injuries• Estimated 27% of college dropouts are because of

alcohol• Between 1.2% and 1.5% report attempted suicide

within past year due to alcohol or drug use- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and

Alcoholism, 2013

• Promote safe and responsible behaviors pertaining to alcohol, drugs and mental wellness.

• Encourage peers with problems to seek assistance from campus resources.

• Serve as educational resources and role models for youth in the greater Lexington community through school and community programs.

• Interested? Have your son or daughter contact Drew.Smith02@uky.edu or visit www.uky.edu/substance.

Student Wellness Ambassadors

• Alcohol policy is currently under review.

• Illegal drugs are prohibited on campus property.

• The use of tobacco products is prohibited on campus property.

• Suggestions for prescription drugs:• Purchase a lock-box for

certain drugs.• Remind your students that

selling, trading or giving away prescription drugs is trafficking and is illegal.

Substance Policies

Drew Smith, Director565 Patterson Office

Tower(859) 257-9687

www.uky.edu/SubstanceDrew.Smith02@uky.edu

Contact Us

October

October• Increasing academic

stress

• Encourage use of academic resources

• Midterm exams and final drop deadline

• Office hours

• Meet with academic advisor

Common Reading Experience • Complete the

required reading and assignment this summer

• Participate in a small group discussion during K Week

• Attend events throughout the school year, including the author visit in October

Common Reading Experience

Q = QuoteL = Life Lesson

C = Character

www.uky.edu/CommonReading

October 10 – 12, 2014

Schedule of events includes:• Friday check-in• Family Weekend tent

party• Keeneland• UK football game• Lunch at Spindletop• Athletic and cultural

events• Exploring Lexington• Much more!

Family Weekend

Pop Quiz: Important Dates• AlcoholEdu Part One

August 18• Move-in

August 22• K Week

August 22 – 30 • Family Weekend

October 10 – 12

November

November• Increasing academic pressure

• Procrastination

• Looming deadlines

• Stress

• Encourage good personal wellness

• Students need to take responsibility and ask for help

December

December

• Stress of final exams

• Returning home for break

• Discuss expectations for break

• Communicate about break plans and holidays

• Encourage stress-reducing activities

Final Exams and Stress Relief

Final Exams Schedulewww.uky.edu/Registrar/finals.htm

What are six things you and your student need to take care of between now and the start of the fall semester?

Complete AlcoholEdu and Haven

Read A Long Way Gone and complete QLC assignment

Read the K Book

Get ready for move-in!

IMPORTANT!! – Check UK email

Have important goal-setting conversations

Course Evaluation

Final Exam

Questions & Answers